2023 Solo First place
2023 Doubles First place
Recently named America's #1 Beach, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic has become a favorite of the professional sand sculptors who have competed here.
Transportation
We encourage carpooling and using alternative transportation such as the 77 Siesta Islander Trolley, Sarasota County Bus Route 33, The Frog Hop, Uber, walking, etc.
Leave the driving to Breeze! Two routes will bring event attendees from mainland Sarasota to Siesta Beach.
- The open-air 77 Siesta Islander trolley is FREE and now connects to Downtown Sarasota. The trolley runs from 8am to 10pm daily, with service approximately every 30 minutes.
- Standard fare on Route 33 is $1.50 ($0.75 for passengers aged 65+ and free for ages 80+). Although usually closed on Sundays, this route will be in service for all 4 days of the Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival. The first arrival to Siesta Beach is at 9:45am; the last departure from Siesta Beach is at 6:45pm.
- Transfer from other Breeze routes at the Crossings at Siesta Key Mall.
- Use the Breeze Rider mobile app or the website breezetransit.net/breezerider to plan your connections or track Breeze vehicles in real time.